2023 Canada: Queen Elizabeth II Circulating Coin Set & 50¢ Special
6 Pieces — First Strike & Special Roll — High Quality BU
Collection description
This set is a must-have to mark the end of the longest reign in Canadian history. The First Strike series comprises coins minted at the very beginning of 2023, guaranteeing a crispness of engraving not found on coins that have circulated. The set is further enhanced by the inclusion of the 50-cent coin, produced from a special roll, thus preserving its original luster and heraldic details.
The Obverse (Homage to Queen Elizabeth II)
All the coins feature the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, enhanced with a special inscription: the double date “1952-2022”. Four pearls, symbolizing the four different portraits of the Queen that have graced Canadian currency, complete this historic design. The “First Strike” status ensures surgically precise relief on this transitional obverse.
The Patterns on the Reverse
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2 Dollars: The Polar Bear (Brent Townsend).
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1 Dollar: The Loon Diver (Robert-Ralph Carmichael).
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50 Cents (Special Roll): The coat of arms of Canada, a symbol of prestige and history.
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25 Cents: The Caribou (Emanuel Hahn).
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10 Cents: The Bluenose sailboat (Emanuel Hahn).
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5 Cents: The beaver (GE Kruger-Gray).
Technical Specifications
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2 Dollars: Bimetallic (Steel/Bronze) | 6.92 g | 28.00 mm | First Strike
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1 Dollar: Gold-plated brass steel | 6.27 g | 26.50 mm | First Strike
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50 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 6.90 g | 27.13 mm | Special Roll
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25 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 4.40 g | 23.88 mm | First Strike
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10 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 1.75 g | 18.03 mm | First Strike
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5 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 3.95 g | 21.20 mm | First Strike
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Total weight of the set: 30.19 g
Quality and Grade: BU High Quality (BU Choice)
This collection is distinguished by its exceptional state of preservation:
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Luster: A bright, satiny shine from striking, typical of coins that have never been in contact with current circulating currency.
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Surface: High Quality BU; each copy has been selected for its cleanliness and the absence of major transport marks.
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Strike: Superior definition of detail, particularly visible on the coat of arms of the 50 cents and the polar bear's fur on the 2 dollar.
